>
> >
>> >The stand comes with a band for locking the brakes. I am guessing this
>> >will be an issue for the other stand as well.
>> >
>>
>> Maybe, but the short length of the support may be sufficient. I will
>> look around today for a suitable piece of aluminum for mine, plus visit the
>> local hardware store for a needed small item.
>
>
>In my limited experience of bicycle kickstands, the biggest problem is that
>they don't stop the handlebars turning, inevitably leading to instability
>and toppling if there's the slightest gradient in any direction. I don't
>think either of these addresses that problem directly.
>
>Attaching an upstand to the front wheel might do it, but where then will it
>fold up to? it looks to be slightly longer than the wheel radius and so
>might not clear the frame or rider's shins if attached there.
>
>something like the clickstand clamped to the the stem ought to work. Maybe
>just leave a stub there permanently and slide the rest onto it and deploy
>as necessary. Hmm, might look into that myself.
>
I think everyone has that experience. When I have a bike up on the stand
I use a bungee cord from the wheel to the bottom bracket to keep the front
wheel aligned with the frame, unless I need to keep the wheel free. I have
seen a stand that consists of a cradle that the handlebar rests in, but that's
not at all portable, more for shows.
Chris
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